Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Half an hour later, Xi Minjiang asked, "Should I call more people over?"

"This is the ruins of Takamagahara."

Hoshino Aoi shook her head and said calmly, "The Edo Archaeological Bureau will not agree."

According to the rules, only thirty people can come in.

Even Izumo Shrine would not make an exception.

"Besides, I can't even tell, let alone them."

Hoshino Aoi added another sentence.

Xi Minjiang nodded upon hearing this.

Indeed.

The perspective of someone at the fifth level is extraordinary. The rest of the people at Izumo Shrine are all below the fifth level, so calling them would be a waste of time.

"Aunt Kui."

Haruhiko suddenly had an idea and asked, "Although the Takamagahara ruins are full of spiritual energy, this serpentine light and shadow has not dissipated for thousands of years. Is there something constantly absorbing the spiritual energy from the outside world?"

Hoshino Aoi's heart skipped a beat. She didn't answer, but turned to look at the snake-shaped light and shadow above her head.

While psychic energy is indeed amazing, it is too loose and diffuse in the wild.

Without external interference, it will be like oxygen, without any change in form.

Under normal circumstances, after thousands of years of corrosion, the serpentine light and shadow will no longer be as exquisite and will show some differences.

But it still looks incredibly lifelike, as if it were just formed yesterday.

Hoshino Aoi raised her hand and waved.

Intense spiritual energy surged from the palm of his hand, instantly forming a serpentine light and shadow.

Upon contact, it was like meteorites colliding, unleashing ripples of air currents.

"careful!"

Xi Minjiang, quick-witted and agile, recognized a precious pearl.

The blue light spread rapidly, forming a protective shield that blocked the aftershocks.

Hoshino Aoi's expression remained unchanged. She maintained her psionic energy output with her right hand and took out a Kagura bell with her left.

The usual Kagura bell has three layers, but hers has nine.

As soon as the bell rang, an almost inexhaustible surge of spiritual energy rose up like a tsunami.

In the blink of an eye, the entire serpentine light and shadow were covered.

Even more terrifying fluctuations spread outwards.

Upon seeing this, a cold glint flashed in Hoshino Hotaru's eyes.

Her lips moved slightly, as if some power was unleashed and burst forth from her body.

Haruhiko's breath hitched, and he couldn't help but step back.

This momentum has surpassed that of a typical fourth-level cultivator.

Then a piece of silk-like crystal cloth appeared in front of them, blocking all the fluctuations.

Haruhiko suddenly raised an eyebrow.

He noticed that Hoshino Rin looked surprised.

what is the reason?

Haruhiko made wild guesses. Could it be that she didn't know Hoshino Hotaru possessed such strength? Or was it some kind of forbidden technique?

Of course, he couldn't ask anything.

Faced with Hoshino Aoi's overwhelming power, the serpentine light and shadow finally gave way and gradually dissipated.

But there was nothing special about it.

Until a katana appeared on the snake's belly.

With a thought, Hoshino Aoi used her spiritual energy to pull the katana downwards, eventually catching it in her hand.

She glanced at it, and her pupils suddenly contracted.

The katana is equipped with a scabbard.

The scabbard, made of some unknown material, exuded a chilling aura.

A snake is also carved on it.

It's almost completely different from the serpentine lighting.

The only difference is that it has eight heads.

In Japan, this image is a household name.

Ibukiyama Daimyojin, Yamata no Orochi.

Hoshino Aoi remained silent for a long time, then gripped the hilt of the sword and pulled it outwards.

But expectations turned into disappointment.

Only half of the katana is in here.

No matter how powerful it was, it became scrap metal.

Hoshino Aoi flicked the blade; the sensation was strange, like flicking an incredibly heavy boulder.

She channeled psionic energy into it, but there was no response.

"Unfortunately, it's broken."

Hoshino Aoi shook her head and said, "If I find my other half, maybe I'll still be useful."

"I'm afraid it will be difficult to find."

Xi Minjiang analyzed, "Judging from its preservation method, the other half should not be in this ruin."

The serpentine light and shadow were conspicuous yet extremely well-hidden.

Even if someone notices it, they would need the strength of a fifth-tier cultivator to dispel it.

Without a doubt, this katana is quite valuable.

If their partner were here, it should have been fixed long ago.

The only explanation is that they can't find it.

Now, a thousand years later, it would be extremely difficult to find Izumo Shrine.

That's why Hoshino Aoi felt it was a pity.

However, this trip to the ruins was already incredibly rewarding.

There are quite a few fourth-tier spiritual tools.

There are countless other low-level spiritual tools.

Take it back, repair it, and it can be used or auctioned.

It's enough to support Izumo Shrine's expenses for several years.

"May I see it?"

Haruhiko asked with a curious look.

Hoshino Aoi casually tossed the katana to him.

A spirit tool that has lost its function is of no value to her.

Moreover, if it were to be repaired, who knows how much effort and time it would take.

Even though it's a fifth-tier spiritual tool, repairing it is far more difficult than forging it.

Haruhiko took it immediately, and a game notification sound rang out.

[Name: Akashi. 】

[Condition: Damaged.]

[Rank: Sixth Rank]

[Effect: Unknown.]

[Note: The ninth sword for slaying gods, crafted by Yamata no Orochi and Ashiya Dōman, was broken by Amaterasu Ōmikami; the whereabouts of the other half of the blade are unknown.]

Haruhiko instinctively tightened his grip on the hilt of the knife.

The sheer volume of information conveyed in those few lines almost made him shout out loud.

A sixth-tier spiritual tool, isn't that a weapon used by gods, or a divine artifact?

In fact, its notes confirm this.

It was created by Yamata no Orochi and Ashiya Dōman.

The former, needless to say, is an old acquaintance of Haruhiko.